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H673 OEP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,013 mi
Last recorded62,013 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH673 OEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SEAT MOUNT AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FOOT WELL AREA (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH CENTRAL SILL AREAS (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT DISCS SEEM TO BE GETING HOT

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,307 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,753 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,610 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 37,608 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,219 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 27,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,724 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 13,722 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 143 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,502 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 89,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,884 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 78,883 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear flexi slightly twisted

Fail 24 Oct 2006 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear flexi slightly twisted

Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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H673 OEP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H673 OEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H673 OEP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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